Tag: cyber
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Hackers Exploit PDF Invoices to Target Windows, Linux, and macOS Systems
A recent discovery by the FortiMail Incident Response team has revealed a highly sophisticated email campaign targeting organizations in Spain, Italy, and Portugal. This attack distributes a potent Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as RATty, primarily affecting Windows systems, but also posing a threat to Linux and macOS environments where the Java Runtime Environment (JRE)…
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Indirect Prompt Injection Exploits LLMs’ Lack of Informational Context
A new wave of cyber threats targeting large language models (LLMs) has emerged, exploiting their inherent inability to differentiate between informational content and actionable instructions. Termed >>indirect prompt injection attacks,
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FreeDrain Phishing Attack Targets Users to Steal Financial Login Credentials
PIVOTcon, joint research by Validin and SentinelLABS has exposed FreeDrain, an industrial-scale cryptocurrency phishing operation that has been stealthily siphoning digital assets for years. This sophisticated campaign leverages search engine optimization (SEO) manipulation, free-tier web services, and intricate redirection techniques to target unsuspecting users of cryptocurrency wallets such as Trezor, MetaMask, and Ledger. Sophisticated Cryptocurrency…
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UN Launches New Cyber-Attack Assessment Framework
The UNIDR Intrusion Path is designed to provide a simplified view of cyber-threats and security across the network perimeter First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/un-cyber-assessment-framework/
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Preparing for post-quantum computing will be more difficult than the millennium bug
The job of getting the UK ready for post-quantum computing will be at least as difficult as the Y2K problem, says National Cyber Security Centre CTO Ollie Whitehouse First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623583/Preparing-for-post-quantum-computing-will-be-more-difficult-than-the-millenium-bug
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Hackers Exploit Host Header Injection to Breach Web Applications
Cybersecurity researchers have reported a significant rise in web breaches triggered by a lesser-known technique: Host Header Injection. This sophisticated attack vector has enabled hackers to compromise numerous web applications, steal sensitive information, and manipulate website operations-raising alarm bells among businesses and security experts alike. At the core of this attack is the manipulation of…
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Hackers Exploit Windows Remote Management to Evade Detection in AD Networks
A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting Active Directory (AD) environments by abusing Windows Remote Management (WinRM), a legitimate administrative tool, to move laterally and evade detection across enterprise networks. Security researchers and incident responders are raising alarms as attackers increasingly leverage WinRM to blend in with normal network activity, making their malicious actions harder…
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Researchers Uncover Remote Code Execution Flaw in macOS CVE-2024-44236
Security researchers Nikolai Skliarenko and Yazhi Wang of Trend Micro’s Research Team have disclosed critical details about CVE-2024-44236, a memory corruption vulnerability in Apple’s macOS Scriptable Image Processing System (sips). Discovered by Hossein Lotfi through Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative, this flaw allows arbitrary code execution via maliciously crafted ICC profile files. Patched in October…
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Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Induce DoS Condition
Tags: apache, attack, cyber, dos, flaw, malicious, mitigation, open-source, service, software, vulnerabilityCritical vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ (CVE-2024-XXXX) exposes brokers to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks by allowing malicious actors to exhaust system memory through specially crafted OpenWire commands. The flaw, tracked as AMQ-6596, affects multiple legacy versions of the widely used open-source messaging platform and has prompted urgent mitigation directives from the Apache Software Foundation. The vulnerability stems…
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Kaspersky Alerts on AI-Driven Slopsquatting as Emerging Supply Chain Threat
Tags: ai, cyber, cybersecurity, kaspersky, microsoft, programming, risk, software, supply-chain, threat, vulnerabilityCybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky have identified a new supply chain vulnerability emerging from the widespread adoption of AI-generated code. As AI assistants increasingly participate in software development-with Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott predicting AI will write 95% of code within five years-a phenomenon called >>slopsquatting
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UK Government to Shift Away from Passwords in New Security Move
UK government has unveiled plans to implement passkey technology across its digital services later this year, marking a significant shift away from traditional password and SMS-based verification methods. Announced at the government’s flagship cyber security event CYBERUK, this transition aims to enhance security while providing a more streamlined user experience for citizens accessing GOV.UK services.…
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Europol Dismantles DDoSHire Network and Arrests Four Administrators
Tags: attack, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, ddos, government, infrastructure, international, jobs, network, serviceSignificant blow to cybercriminal infrastructure, Europol has coordinated an international operation resulting in the arrest of four individuals in Poland who allegedly operated six DDoS-for-hire platforms. These platforms, which allowed paying customers to launch devastating cyberattacks for as little as Euro10, were responsible for thousands of attacks against schools, government services, businesses, and gaming platforms…
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Play Ransomware Deployed in the Wild Exploiting Windows 0-Day Vulnerability
Patched Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-29824) in the Common Log File System (CLFS) driver was exploited in attacks linked to the Play ransomware operation prior to its disclosure on April 8, 2025. The flaw, which enabled privilege escalation via a use-after-free condition in the clfs.sys kernel driver, was weaponized by Balloonfly, the cybercrime group behind Play…
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New Advanced Phishing Attack Exploits Discord to Target Crypto Users
Check Point Research has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that leverages Discord to target cryptocurrency users. The attack redirects victims from legitimate Web3 websites to a fake Collab.Land bot and then to a phishing site, ultimately tricking them into signing malicious transactions. This campaign has been directly linked to the notorious Inferno Drainer, which has…
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DragonForce: Symbol einer neuen Generation hybrider Cyber-Bedrohungen
Nach dem plötzlichen Verschwinden von RansomHub im April 2025 übernahm DragonForce dessen Partnernetzwerk und etablierte sich als flexible Alternative zu den ehemals führenden Ransomware-as-a-Service-Anbietern. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/dragonforce-symbol-einer-neuen-generation-hybrider-cyber-bedrohungen/a40712/
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Nomad Bridge Hacker Apprehended in Connection with $190 Million Heist
Alexander Gurevich, a 47-year-old dual Russian-Israeli citizen, was arrested last Thursday at Ben-Gurion Airport while attempting to flee to Russia under a new identity. Gurevich is the primary suspect in the 2022 Nomad Bridge hack that resulted in approximately $190 million in stolen cryptocurrency, marking one of the largest blockchain security breaches that year. Israeli…
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160-Year-Old Haulage Firm Falls After Cyber-Attack: Director Issues Urgent Warning
The 160-year-old haulage giant Knights of Old, once a stalwart of the UK’s logistics sector, was forced into administration in 2023 following a devastating cyber-attack that crippled its financial systems. Paul Abbott, a board director at the Kettering-based firm, has issued a stark warning to businesses of all sizes: no organization is immune to cyber…
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SonicWall Unveils New Firewalls and Comprehensive Managed Cybersecurity Service
SonicWall has unveiled a new line of advanced firewalls and a comprehensive managed cybersecurity service designed to combat the evolving threat landscape, with particular emphasis on attacks targeting non-standard ports. The announcement comes on the heels of concerning findings in SonicWall’s 2019 Cyber Threat Report, which highlighted a growing trend of cybercriminals exploiting vulnerabilities across…
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China-Backed Hackers Target Exiled Uyghur Community with Malicious Software
Senior members of the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) living in exile were targeted with a sophisticated spearphishing campaign delivering malware through a seemingly legitimate Uyghur language text editor. The attack, which began preparation nearly a year ago, represents another chapter in China’s ongoing digital transnational repression campaign against the Uyghur diaspora. While the malware itself…
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Fedora Linux Joins the Windows Subsystem for Linux Officially
Fedora Project has announced the official availability of Fedora Linux on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), marking a significant expansion of Fedora’s ecosystem. Starting with Fedora 42, users can now seamlessly integrate Fedora’s cutting-edge tools and development environment directly into Windows via WSL’s tar-based architecture. This integration empowers developers and enthusiasts to leverage Fedora’s…
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Microsoft Launches >>Copilot+ PC<< for an Upgraded Windows Experience
Microsoft has announced a significant wave of new Windows experiences designed for Copilot+ PCs, which the company describes as >>the fastest, most intelligent and most secure Windows PCs ever built.
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FBI Warns Hackers Are Using EndLife Routers to Mask Their Tracks
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning to businesses and home users: cybercriminals are actively exploiting outdated, unsupported routers to hide their tracks and launch attacks, making them a favored tool for masking malicious operations. According to a new security advisory released May 7, FBI investigators have observed a troubling spike…
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Cyberangriff auf einen Personaldienstleister in Virginia, USA
Cyber Security Incident Involving PDRI First seen on plc.pearson.com Jump to article: plc.pearson.com/en-GB/news-and-insights/news/cyber-security-incident-involving-pdri
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Azure Storage Utility Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation to Root Access
A critical vulnerability discovered by Varonis Threat Labs has exposed users of Microsoft Azure’s AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) workloads to a potential privilege escalation attack. The flaw, found in a utility pre-installed on select Azure Linux virtual machines, made it possible for an unprivileged local user to gain root access-a severe breach of the…
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New infosec products of the week: May 9, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from ProcessUnity, Searchlight Cyber, ServiceNow, and Verosint. ServiceNow unveils AI … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/09/new-infosec-products-of-the-week-may-9-2025/
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Qilin Ransomware Ranked Highest in April 2025 with 72 Data Leak Disclosures
Threat actors with ties to the Qilin ransomware family have leveraged malware known as SmokeLoader along with a previously undocumented .NET compiled loader codenamed NETXLOADER as part of a campaign observed in November 2024.”NETXLOADER is a new .NET-based loader that plays a critical role in cyber attacks,” Trend Micro researchers Jacob Santos, Raymart Yambot, John…
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US tells CNI orgs to stop connecting OT kit to the web
The US authorities have released new guidance for owners of critical national infrastructure in the face of an undisclosed number of cyber incidents. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623645/US-tells-CNI-orgs-to-stop-connecting-OT-kit-to-the-web
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How China’s Admission Reinforces the Urgency for AI-Powered, Preemptive Cybersecurity
In December, a senior Chinese cyber official offered what U.S. representatives took as tacit admission: China was behind a series of cyber intrusions targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, this extraordinary moment came during a closed-door meeting in Geneva”, one that has since confirmed what many cybersecurity professionals have long…
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Shaping tomorrow’s cyber defenders: Why the Hacking Games gives me hope for Generations Z, A and beyond
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/perspective/shaping-tomorrows-cyber-defenders-why-the-hacking-games-gives-me-hope-for-generations-z-a-and-beyond